2010 Volkswagen CC Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Volkswagen CC has 242 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 100 (the worst of the 10 model years with data), and 4 recalls including three airbag campaigns. It ranks 1st worst overall and carries an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 10 CC years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 242
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 19.5 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2010 Volkswagen CC problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags84 (35%)
- Engine55 (23%)
- Fuel System52 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain49 (20%)
- Electrical System27 (11%)
- Steering16 (7%)
- Other15 (6%)
- Brakes10 (4%)
- Structure & Body6 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can suddenly feel soft or sink to the floor while the ABS engages, making stopping require sustained pressure.
- Water leaks through the cowl area into the vents and dashboard, sometimes reaching the interior instead of draining outside.
- The front wheel can separate from the steering and suspension system while driving, causing loss of steering control.
- Takata airbag inflators fail to deploy in crashes even after recall repairs, and some owners report the horn stops working afterward.
- The DSG transmission can buck, jerk, or tremble at stops and low speeds, with hesitation when shifting out of park or reverse.
- Sudden loss of engine power and shutdown while driving has been linked to the fuel pump control module.
2010 Volkswagen CC recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V148000Mar 6, 2018Airbags363,713 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
- NHTSA 17V509000Aug 16, 2017Fuel System280,915 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
- NHTSA 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Airbags659,493 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
2010 Volkswagen CC fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other CC years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Volkswagen CC reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 CC has the highest complaint index (100) among the 10 CC model years tracked and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What problems does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have?
- Owners most often reported airbag issues (84 complaints, 35% share), followed by engine problems (55 complaints), fuel system issues (52 complaints), and transmission/powertrain complaints (49 complaints).
- Does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2010 CC: three involving airbags (including a Takata inflator replacement) and one for a fuel pump control module that could cause a fuel leak.
- How does the 2010 CC compare to other CC model years?
- The 2010 CC has a complaint index of 100, higher than every other year listed, including 2009 (78), 2012 (89), and 2013 (67); the 2015 CC has the lowest index at 22 and is rated Best.
- What mileage do 2010 CC problems show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints for the 2010 CC is 78,000 miles, with transmission issues appearing earlier (median 62,000 miles) and engine issues later (median 91,825 miles).